Xray 009 ?? .... New for the Worlds
10-20-2008, 10:51 PM
#31
Any pics of the axles sliders(I guess that's what there called)? I heard about them, but not have seen any close up pics. Could make the hole CVD blade thing a thing of the past.
10-23-2008, 06:53 PM
#33
So when is the worlds
race? When can we expect to see the new car?
10-25-2008, 11:50 AM
#34
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Drew did explicitly say there won't be a new car. But, on Xray's own forums, which are monitored by at least two Xray employees, more than one person has asked if there will be a 009 kit. No Xray employee has answered.
Maybe even Xray isn't sure at this point. I guess that's why they are testing these new bits instead of announcing a release date.
Maybe even Xray isn't sure at this point. I guess that's why they are testing these new bits instead of announcing a release date.
In yo face!!
http://www.redrc.net/2008/10/exclusi...y-talks-t2009/
10-25-2008, 02:18 PM
#35
If Xray wants to pick a color that's cool. Make it their offical color and every Xray from 009 onwards should be that color but to have multiple colors will be a headache for the racer.
10-25-2008, 02:52 PM
#36
I commend them on constant development and improvements to current cars, but , they've got to draw the line somewhere. A new car every year is getting ridiculous.
Hobby shops won't stock Xray parts, customers wont' buy them for fear of being outdated in a few months AND because of lack of parts support , and it hurts resale on the used cars.
I'd also like to think that someone with a degree in engineering would'nt have to keep refining they're products every few months. For example, take AE's B4 and T4 line of cars, nearly a 5 yr old design and still as good as when it first came out.
Hobby shops won't stock Xray parts, customers wont' buy them for fear of being outdated in a few months AND because of lack of parts support , and it hurts resale on the used cars.
I'd also like to think that someone with a degree in engineering would'nt have to keep refining they're products every few months. For example, take AE's B4 and T4 line of cars, nearly a 5 yr old design and still as good as when it first came out.
10-25-2008, 03:07 PM
#37
The Xray line of cars are designed for the highest form of competition, and most drivers who compete at high-end events all year round will nearly always refresh their kit annually anyway, as all cars get a little worn and tired no matter how many parts you replace. For this reason I personally don't see a problem with a new kit every year, especially with the ongoing improvements.
Also, as an engineering student and general fan of motorsport, I can tell you that there are always ways to improve a design and go faster, engineering degree or not. Thats the art of engineering and the reason why Xray are such a strong team...they are constantly developing and finding those extra tenths.
And anyway, if you gave Xray the B4 design and allowed them to develop and refine over a period of time, I bet they could make it go faster. Its called development.
Also, as an engineering student and general fan of motorsport, I can tell you that there are always ways to improve a design and go faster, engineering degree or not. Thats the art of engineering and the reason why Xray are such a strong team...they are constantly developing and finding those extra tenths.
And anyway, if you gave Xray the B4 design and allowed them to develop and refine over a period of time, I bet they could make it go faster. Its called development.
10-25-2008, 03:33 PM
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The Xray line of cars are designed for the highest form of competition, and most drivers who compete at high-end events all year round will nearly always refresh their kit annually anyway, as all cars get a little worn and tired no matter how many parts you replace. For this reason I personally don't see a problem with a new kit every year, especially with the ongoing improvements.
Also, as an engineering student and general fan of motorsport, I can tell you that there are always ways to improve a design and go faster, engineering degree or not. Thats the art of engineering and the reason why Xray are such a strong team...they are constantly developing and finding those extra tenths.
And anyway, if you gave Xray the B4 design and allowed them to develop and refine over a period of time, I bet they could make it go faster. Its called development.
Also, as an engineering student and general fan of motorsport, I can tell you that there are always ways to improve a design and go faster, engineering degree or not. Thats the art of engineering and the reason why Xray are such a strong team...they are constantly developing and finding those extra tenths.
And anyway, if you gave Xray the B4 design and allowed them to develop and refine over a period of time, I bet they could make it go faster. Its called development.
+1, the b4 is far from perfect, but associated left it at "good enough," xray goes beyond "good enough", and they try to perfect everything.
10-25-2008, 05:15 PM
#40
Blue Car works Great so far
They Should do something Before it's too late
new drive shaft axles ,lightweight ones are 15 pounds!
Upgrade kit should be cost around what TC5 costs LOL so new Car idea sounds better ...
They Should do something Before it's too late
new drive shaft axles ,lightweight ones are 15 pounds!
Upgrade kit should be cost around what TC5 costs LOL so new Car idea sounds better ...
10-25-2008, 07:30 PM
#41
Hey, I'm all for constant improvement, and if you hadn't noticed , there's a good reason why I have "xray" in my username.
I'll agree that no matter what design one has, it can always be improved.
On the other hand.
Hobby shops won't stock Xray parts and buyers will think twice before spending good money on a car that will be dated in a matter of months. Lack of parts support is a good enough reason to not buy something.
I"m a fan of Xray quality but I"m not a fan of ever changing product lines.
I'll agree that no matter what design one has, it can always be improved.
On the other hand.
Hobby shops won't stock Xray parts and buyers will think twice before spending good money on a car that will be dated in a matter of months. Lack of parts support is a good enough reason to not buy something.
I"m a fan of Xray quality but I"m not a fan of ever changing product lines.
10-25-2008, 08:06 PM
#42
I'm glad to see Xray design a car somewhat around a lipo battery. Hopefully IFMAR will soon allow lipos and more companies will make more cars designed around lipo/brushless combinations
10-25-2008, 09:10 PM
#43
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I would just add that I'm pretty sure the T2009 will not be a 100% new car and the part compatibility with the current '08 version would reach 90%.
Then racers will have the choice between buying a complete fresh kit or just updating their current chassis with the most interesting '09 parts for them.
Do you think that people at Xray are that stupid, they also know how to manage the market success of their products. Stock and support for hobbyshops have never been an issue so far. Am I wrong?
Keep cool.
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I would just add that I'm pretty sure the T2009 will not be a 100% new car and the part compatibility with the current '08 version would reach 90%.
Then racers will have the choice between buying a complete fresh kit or just updating their current chassis with the most interesting '09 parts for them.
Do you think that people at Xray are that stupid, they also know how to manage the market success of their products. Stock and support for hobbyshops have never been an issue so far. Am I wrong?
Keep cool.
Slide
10-26-2008, 12:37 AM
#44
Yes, xray makes car too often , but when i read the interview it said that the car would have some violet 
but whats also good is that they made a car wich will be lipo compatible 
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They should make a car once every 2 years , for each worlds because the customers would think that there car is out of date , the LHS wouldnt carry so many parts ....
but whats also good is that they made a car wich will be lipo compatible .They should make a car once every 2 years , for each worlds because the customers would think that there car is out of date , the LHS wouldnt carry so many parts ....
10-26-2008, 07:09 AM
#45
For me I would like to see some alloy shocks as standard. When I ran my 08 I hated the plastic shock that leaked too often. The rest of the car was superb but the shocks just drove me nuts!